Meyer, Leonard B.
Emotion and Meaning in Music (Phoenix Books)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780226521398
- author:
- Meyer, Leonard B.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Chicago Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1961
- Pages:
- 315
- Genre:
- Theory of music & musicology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Leonard B. Meyer's seminal work explores the fundamental relationship between music and meaning, offering a comprehensive framework for understanding emotion in music.
This influential study clears away misconceptions and provides a solid foundation for in-depth analysis of music theory and aesthetics, laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of pattern and meaning.
Required reading for anyone seeking to deepen their insights into music listening, performing, or composing, this book is an essential resource for musicians, theorists, and music enthusiasts alike.
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